Le Méridien Saigon (LMSG) hosted an exclusive launch event for the 2025 Moonlight Glamour Mooncake Collection, marking one of the earliest mooncake collection launches among 5-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The evening seamlessly blended tradition with contemporary art and culinary innovation, captivating guests with an impressive display of this year’s mooncake creations.
The highlight of the evening was the grand launch of the "Moonlight Glamour" collection, inspired by the dazzling beauty of Saigon under the moonlight and the iconic Ba Son bridge, with the cake box designed like a suitcase, which is an image associated with and the beginning of trips and discoveries.
Moonlight Glamour 2025 Mooncake Collection
The launch ceremony featured a mesmerizing LED dance performance, uniquely choreographed with the moon and presented to a musical background that blended modern melodies with Southern folk tunes. This artistic performance was a wonderful introduction to LMSG’s mooncake collection this year, which was inspired by the prosperity, development, and diversity of the ancient pearl of the Far East and of Ho Chi Minh City today.
Mr. Lars Kerfin, General Manager of Le Méridien Saigon, and Executive Chef Phi Cong, introduced the inspiration behind the collection. The General Manager talked about the design of the mooncake box, emphasizing the two lines "Saigon Tales" - stories of a dynamic, modern, integrated Saigon and the luxury box "Saigon Luxe" - a legendary and enchanting Saigon, all appearing splendid and magnificent under the moonlight at night. Chef Phi Cong then delved into the culinary art of the four signature mooncake flavors for 2025:
- Salted Caramel:A smooth variation, with a sweet caramel taste enhanced by subtle contrasting nuances, creating depth in each layer of flavor, providing a unique cake-enjoying experience.
- Scallops with XO Sauce:The essence of Asian cuisine is encapsulated in each cake, with premium ingredients combined with flavorful XO sauce, bringing a profound experience.
- Roast Chicken with Ham:A flavor that recreates the artistic East-West fusion spirit with carefully selected premium ingredients combined with sophisticated processing techniques.
- Black Sesame Almonds:The unique combination of fragrant black sesame, mild almonds and fatty salted egg creates a smooth filling with many layers of flavor, providing balanced nutritional value.
Each cake has a basic weight of 150 grams, including 01 salted egg, with carefully selected premium ingredients.
(Right) Mr. Lars Kerfin, General Director of Le Méridien Saigon
Following the presentations, guests were invited to participate in a mooncake tasting session, allowing them to experience the unique flavors firsthand. The evening concluded with an intimate networking reception, where attendees enjoyed a variety of specially crafted mocktails and canapés, also created by Chef Phi Cong.
The 2025 "Moonlight Glamour" Mooncake Collection is now available for purchase. The collection includes:
- Premium Box - Saigon Tales:Includes 04 moon cakes (150gr) at the price of VND 1,388,000 nett/Box.
- Luxury Box - Saigon Luxe:Includes 04 moon cakes (150gr) & 02 boxes of premium tea or 01 bottle of premium wine, priced at VND 2,288,000 nett/Box.
All flavors are available to try at the Mooncake Counter located in the main lobby of Le Méridien Saigon Hotel.
Luxury Box - Saigon Luxe is in the Collection
